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stillborn86 Jan 5, 2010 at 1:02 am
I'm waiting...
Ham Sandwich Jan 5, 2010 at 1:11 am
Now I can go legit!
illstylez Jan 5, 2010 at 1:13 am
Wonder does this fix the VVM issue??
puternerd Jan 5, 2010 at 1:14 am
Actually pretty depressing :( Im already running it. No complaints though i suppose. Now if only Google Maps would update and stop battery leaking my phone.
b0ricua Jan 5, 2010 at 1:16 am
Congrats you 9000 users. Now it's the 9630's turn... PLEASE!! :)
stillborn86 Jan 5, 2010 at 1:32 am
The Tour just got a leak. Sure it's not official, but who cares? If you aren't 100% satisfied you can get all of your money back. Not some of your money, but all of it. Just plug your phone back in and downgrade and nobody will ever know.
Tainer030 Jan 5, 2010 at 1:20 am
Vodafone germany released os5 for 8900 before christmas.think only over dm.but its official there too!
serpico Jan 5, 2010 at 1:23 am
Where the hell is it? If Bell is selling it, why not Telus?
smz Jan 5, 2010 at 1:29 am
Thanks RIM
katiepea Jan 5, 2010 at 1:41 am
lol, what did rim have to do with this?
danageplan Jan 5, 2010 at 12:20 pm
thats what
ronaldmalvoy Jan 5, 2010 at 1:35 am
Still believe in this case. And still waiting for the release too. Ipgen
MMMOOO Jan 5, 2010 at 1:42 am
the leaked 411 for 8900 has too many bugs
dmurder7 Jan 5, 2010 at 10:08 am
Been waiting too long. I need that 5.0!
illstylez Jan 5, 2010 at 1:42 am
is VVM icons showing up for you guys that have downloaded??
HollyWOOD1906 Jan 7, 2010 at 12:51 am
nope...and the fix thing said to get it from a preloaded icon. but that icon has disappeared
rmstudio Jan 5, 2010 at 1:48 am
The rest of the world is not like asia we dont run on "Stolen" USA OS like asia we also run on Macs.....
boy_de_ghet Jan 5, 2010 at 1:57 am
Mirror RS (Link will be expire at 17-Oct-2010) :
h**p://rapidshare.com/files/330554860/9000jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel661_PL5.2.0.33_A5.0.0.411_Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
nolan.b Jan 5, 2010 at 1:58 am
Wow, a day after picking up the 9700 this comes out. Welp, will give it a go for kicks!
Thanks for the notification!
user#cb Jan 5, 2010 at 3:21 am
I cant seem to be allowed to send SMS, did anyone find a solution for this?
mystic.oracles Jan 5, 2010 at 3:48 am
Anyone has Visual Voicemail? Cause I don't see it on mine.
altiswkn Jan 5, 2010 at 3:48 am
Anyone have a problem on this section, I have error 404 msg when trying to update it
mettleh3d Jan 5, 2010 at 4:00 am
Why would they make this official? There's a rampant SMS bug and the camera has non-functioning buttons.
They would like to refund/address thousands of unhappy Bold users by making this official?
3G.BoldBerry Jan 5, 2010 at 4:10 am
h**p://digitallyill.com/mobile/bold9000.php
-MCM- Jan 5, 2010 at 4:25 am
SMS msgs disappear from time to time. certain msgs from some contacts.
-MCM- Jan 5, 2010 at 4:25 am
SMS msgs disappear from time to time. certain msgs from some contacts.
Hey_Daniel Jan 5, 2010 at 5:33 am
Bold owners finally got what they wanted... Y is everyone complaining, just be grateful that its gone official... There is just no please some... If you have problems with OS 5 then just downgrade to 4.6.... Life is way to short too complain about OS problem all the time
webstar Jan 5, 2010 at 5:35 am
I had the 411 beta on my Rogers Bold, just installed the 411 final and it did ask me to upgrade the BB OS.
The cam bug is there, only two buttons work after taking a picture.
elite1 Jan 5, 2010 at 2:47 pm
The "beta" you mention was a leaked OS, not a beta.
If it has the same version number, it's the same. The post even mentions that above.
Any change whatsoever would lead to a new build number. Otherwise, they'd be releasing 5.0.0.1 right?
All this means is that Bell has decided to put their stamp of approval on this OS released by RIM, and that they'll support it as well.
Anyway 5.0 rocks! So many great tweaks & features, and any kinks will be ironed out shortly I'm sure!
gunston Jan 5, 2010 at 5:42 am
finally,
storm83 Jan 5, 2010 at 6:55 am
Storm 1 official next please
spektakle Jan 5, 2010 at 8:08 am
+1 !
tamazoid Jan 5, 2010 at 7:47 am
Wow, finally! Never thought this day would come... Thanks!
Bant Jan 5, 2010 at 7:55 am
Hmm I've followed the instructions (download, extract, BB desktop manager, ...) but it says the update found is 4.6 and nothing being mentioned about 5.0....
Jerky223 Jan 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
Rogers was first to release the Bold 9000 and Bell/Telus were last, however Bell is first to release OS 5? This makes no sense.
I'm running the leaked 411 so I'll wait for Rogers to play catch up. *sigh*
synwars Jan 5, 2010 at 9:52 am
Rogers has always been typically slow to release updates for devices, never mind a 5.0 update.
clee666 Jan 5, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Rogers sucks. Rogers are slow.
Look at how fast Bell and Telus deployed their HSPA network.
chaiyarat Jan 5, 2010 at 8:29 am
I've been waiting for an official one very long. I'll go for it.
i run this town Jan 5, 2010 at 8:31 am
i am have the same exact problem...i am using ATT
dmurder7 Jan 5, 2010 at 10:06 am
On a more serious note where's the OFFICIAL for the Curve 8900? Feel like I've been waiting an eternity. I'm afraid to upgrade with a leaked version cuz I don't wanna brick my berry. If anyone WITH a 8900 or GREAT EXPERIENCE can help I'd appreciate it. Thnx guys.
mestes1999 Jan 5, 2010 at 10:21 am
I deleted the vendor.xml file, select the 5.0 software in the application loader, but it says "No software update is required for your device." Any ideas?
tharsekan Jan 5, 2010 at 10:52 am
Yes I had the same prob
Someome please help give us an alternative solution
jackblack3 Jan 5, 2010 at 11:16 am
is that there's another hidden vendor.xml file that's being checked online. When you install blackberry desktop manager, you want to select custom install and "X" out blackberry automatic update. Check this post for more information: http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/why-won-t-my-os-update-i-deleted-vendor-xml-file-120048/
mestes1999 Jan 5, 2010 at 11:27 am
I completely removed all RIM software, cleaned registry, leftover files. Rebooted, reinstalled, deselcted auto-update. Reinstalled the 5.0 software, tried to update... same message.
elChrisP Jan 5, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Disconnect from the internet (disable your network connection) or modify your BB Desktop install not to allow for automatic updates. The former is the quickest way...
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Jan 5, 2010 at 10:28 am
i need this for rogers
jackblack3 Jan 5, 2010 at 11:15 am
is that there's another hidden vendor.xml file that's being checked online. When you install blackberry desktop manager, you want to select custom install and "X" out blackberry automatic update. Check this post for more information: http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/why-won-t-my-os-update-i-deleted-vendo...
jmeelo13 Jan 5, 2010 at 11:23 am
I've uploaded it to my site. You can get it here.
"http://nba-fan-page.blogspot.com/2010/01/get-os-500411-for-blackberry-bo..."
realized Jan 5, 2010 at 12:31 pm
and send them this link, maybe they will hury up =)
Rnuila20 Jan 5, 2010 at 1:37 pm
DOES IT ONLY WORK FOR BELL MOBILITY USERS? OR DOES IT RUN ON UNLOCKED BLACKBERRY ? ? ?
Laura Knotek Jan 5, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Works on any 9000, even if not unlocked. Just delete the vendor xml file if you do not have Bell Mobility as your carrier.
tharsekan Jan 5, 2010 at 5:25 pm
hey could you tell me step by step on how you updated it..i dwonloaded the file..installed it...deleted the vendor file..then i opened up the DM and went into update software and i checked mark off 5.0.0.411 and i click next and it says my device doesnt have any required updates!!!!!
any ideas on how to fix this..??
elChrisP Jan 5, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Disconnect from the internet (disable your network connection) or modify your BB Desktop install not to allow for automatic updates. The former is the quickest way...
lgpress87 Jan 6, 2010 at 3:24 am
how do you delete the veondo xml file? i'm at at&t customer..
3G.BoldBerry Jan 5, 2010 at 5:40 pm
it runs on all 9000
Laura Knotek Jan 5, 2010 at 2:24 pm
I love it! I did the browser fix and VVM fix. Now everything is running great. I love the new threaded SMS. :)
lgpress87 Jan 7, 2010 at 12:32 am
do you mind sharing what you did to fix the browser issue? i have at&t and my BB BROWSER has begun using MEDIA NET as its default browser..
HollyWOOD1906 Jan 7, 2010 at 12:53 am
would u mind sharing how u were able to retrieve the VVM and use bb brower as ur default?
ponwude Jan 5, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Has anyone found a solution to the SMS issue? All my SMS's seem to come from the same person or number> only way i can send a new sms is to delete all my SMS 1s. Any help pls
ruskifireball Jan 5, 2010 at 4:13 pm
What does the browser fix do?
And how do you do the fix for both browser and VVM?
please help
BDLIVE4463 Jan 5, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Now that there is an official OS 5 for the Bold out I have a feeling that we are going to see a bunch of speedy bug fixes. Since this build is carrier-supported, bugs have somewhere to be reported, and they will release new builds as they are available that address these bugs. Hopefully we will have a 99% bug free Bold OS by the end of the month.
creativeboy Jan 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm
It's nice and most of the performances have been well improved
ruskifireball Jan 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Can anyone tell me how i can do the VVM fix? When upgraded, VVM was lost. Any help is appreciated
infamyx Jan 5, 2010 at 8:06 pm
This is no different than the .411 posted in the forums.
Also, this is not an official build for users who are not on Bell Mobility (read: if it doesnt come from YOUR CARRIER, its not meant for you to have)
BBBoldLover Jan 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Working well for me so far =].
budi.darmawan Jan 5, 2010 at 9:07 pm
for those having problem upgrading the new os using desktop manager, here is another simple way to do it.
download and install your os (5.0.0.411)
make sure this is the only bold os installed on your computer.
delete the vendor.xml file
then
go to 'my computer'...
c: drive...
program files...
common files...
Research in Motion...
app loader...
double click the exe file "loader".
works everytime for me
squiter Jan 5, 2010 at 9:25 pm
How to delete the vendor.xml file ?????? Help
budi.darmawan Jan 5, 2010 at 10:25 pm
go to
c:drive
program files..
common files..
Research in motion..
app loader...
u should find the file (vendor.xml)
delete and permanent delete in the recycle bin.
HNYK Jan 5, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I've been running 411 for a while now since it leaked. By no means should it have gone out as an official update. It is obviously the same thing as the leak. There are way too many bugs, and the carriers tech support lines are going to be ringing off the hook. Don't get me wrong, for a beta OS its the best available 5.0 wise so far. But average users out there that just plug their phone into DM and say "cool an update," are going to have a lot of issues. I'm surprised they haven't pulled the update as of yet.
Rnuila20 Jan 6, 2010 at 12:35 am
I HAVE NO VENDOR FILE WHILE TRYING 2 DELETE IT . . . ? ?
zaur007 Jan 6, 2010 at 1:08 am
its took a while for me to install, but i did it, just a problem with a sms thing!!! please help me with this, if i receive an sms i dont know from who is it!!! i checked all the options, i dont know whats wrong.
Thank you.
Rnuila20 Jan 6, 2010 at 2:55 am
AFTER A PIC TAKEN WITH MY BOLD ONLY 2 OPTION BUTTONS MAY B USED, SMS FREAKS OUT COMPLETELY NOT RECEIVING MSGS FROM THE RIGHT CONTACT, ERASES AL BBM CONTACTS. IM DOWNGRADING TO 4.6 RIGHT AWAY!
hashmeister Jan 6, 2010 at 8:27 am
Should i wipe my handheld with JL_cmdr first before installing the new os, or should i just upgrade as it is? what would give me a better result? Some feedback would be greatly appreciated!
eRicK89 Jan 6, 2010 at 10:37 am
I've download the file, but I can't update it.
I've delete the vendor.xml
I also have tried using BBDM and loader.exe
Anyone please help...
Rnuila20 Jan 6, 2010 at 3:07 pm
IT HAS 2 MANY BUGS!!!! NOW IMA HAVING A REALLY HARD TIME TRYING 2 DOWNGRADE TO 4.6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
samo8906 Jan 6, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I can't download the file. It goes incredibly slow and then stops half way, I have tried it about 10 times. I have ADSL2+ and my other downloads are going at at least 2mbps.
Does anyone have this problem? Is there another source I can download it from?
eRicK89 Jan 7, 2010 at 4:05 am
You can download from h**p://softwarecollections.net/Download/BlackBerry/Device%20Software/Official/9000jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel661_PL5.2.0.33_A5.0.0.411_Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
samo8906 Jan 7, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Thankyou so much!
It downloaded no trouble at all and in about 45 seconds. That solves days of trying to download it from Blackberry with zero success.
Thanks again
halfer Jan 6, 2010 at 7:21 pm
installed it and it brought my app memory from 40mb to 21mb after install. then it would constantly drop down to 10mb or less in about a half hour. did a battery pull about five times and still would drop. i backed my phone up prior to install and after i tried to go back to my 4.6, the backup wouldnt restore properly. lost my themes i was using prior and while i had 5.0. all my apps i downloaded. but i now have nearly 50mb of app memory now. no thanks to it deleting all my apps. :( total waste of time i will never get back. how could the OFFICIALLY release such a sh*tty os with so many bugs. what a joke.
wtnixon Jan 6, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Everything's working fine but two minor things: The web browser no longer has the search engine capability below the address bar and I cannot find the visual voicemail now. Is there away to set the browser to get this feature to appear again? Second, how can I download the visual voicemail?
incous Jan 6, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I have followed these guide but it always said "To enjoy the latest functionality from the select BlackBerry Device Software upgrade, you'll need an active BlackBerry service subcription. Visit www.blackberry.com...." even I deleted vendor.xml as well as disconnect from Internet then choose 5.0.411 from Available updates. Soon after that, it did nothing.
Any idea?
NCanio Jan 7, 2010 at 7:28 am
Same thing happened with me, but I was still able to install it. I went through these steps:
1) Turned off my laptop's WLAN device (or in your case your Ethernet card)
2) Deleted vendor file
3) Opened Loader... (told me I couldn't upgrade)... closed Loader
4) Opened Desktop Manager
5) Tried upgrading through Desktop Manager... (told me I couldn't upgrade)
6) While Desktop Manger was running I opened the Loader again (this time Loader worked), so I then closed Desktop Manager
7) Installed OS 5.0
Hopes this works for you. It gave me a warning that I might have to authenticate later, but my Bold is unlocked, so I ignored it.
HollyWOOD1906 Jan 7, 2010 at 12:49 am
finally, i've been successful in installing the new OS w/o the vendor file. however, now my visual voice mail has disappeared and my browser is using media net. how do i get the visual voicemail back and how do i get the bb browser back?
also, i noticed in the "date/time" section that there's an auto update for time zones. y is it still not updating? i travel a lot and would to no longer worry about setting my alarm hrs ahead and hrs behind so my alarm will alert me at the proper time.
help...anyone?
NCanio Jan 7, 2010 at 7:31 am
My SMS were all in one thread and I couldn't tell who was texting me. Found this in the forums:
Options -> Security Options -> Encryption and set to Disabled
Did a battery pull and it worked for me!
incous Jan 7, 2010 at 10:35 am
thanks to NCanio. your solution help me installing the new OS successfully. well done.
larrylar Jan 11, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I had a b!tch of a time as well. Spent 3 hours trying to get it to update. Tried BBSAK, nothing. Then I checked for the latest version of BBDM, there was an update (501_b049_english) downloaded and installed it. When I launched, it found the 5.0 update and installed it automatically.
BTW I'm with Rogers, which sucks. Bell just got the 9000, and they release OS5 before them.
Remember to delete the vendor.xml file once it's extracted. It's found in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader
nathanzahorchak Jan 12, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Edit: Found it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader
If you are running a 32bit version of Windows, it will be "Program Files" without "(x86)".
HollyWOOD1906 Jan 12, 2010 at 10:38 pm
The upgrade is great. Just wish it didn't obliterate my VVM and I wish it didn't drain the life out of my battery
lana75 Jan 14, 2010 at 10:12 am
Has anyone on MTN South Africa loaded this OS?
lana75 Jan 23, 2010 at 2:02 am
Memory went down from 40MB to 24MB.
Some applications did not work - Nimbuzz, SMS Contact.
Downloading and browsing very, very slow.
On day 3 woke up to see my phone with a white screen App error 523 / reset.
Downgraded to 4.6.0.303
boldkeyboardholic Jan 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Hi,
just read the news and was wondering how much memory the os 5 uses - I've found an info here.
So it's about 20MB larger then the 4.6x? isn't it? Thats realy something I was afraid of - I have a lot of apps installed and my Bold is already down to 20 to 10 free memory.
I tried an app which should install the apps to the mirco-sdcard but I think the app has not worked probatly.
:-/
It's realy pity that they have only put 128 into it.
It has the best keyboard ever! (to this date :-) )
teranox Jan 21, 2010 at 8:34 am
Hi
I'm on rogers Network
I Installed the OS 5.0.0.411 Released By Bell by doing a low-level format (WIPE).
Since Then, My Webbrowser don't work (work on WIFI ONLY)
My E-mail is not Working.
Everything internet related is not working.
I've tried to resend the tabs but still nothing.
SEEMS OS V5 IS NOT WORKING WELL (WITH ROGERS AT LEAST)
if you got any idea please let me know.
CrackBerryNewBB Jan 24, 2010 at 9:21 pm
For everyone that's been wondering about "interner browser", VVM, and SMS threading errors...
I had the leaked OS installed for quite some time, and just downgraded because of the lack of vvm and the internet browser. Threaded sms was cool, but not worth the hassle of not having an internet browser. Hotspot and medianet both suck, and without the internet browser option, you have to manually switch browser mode when you switch from wifi to 3g or edge.
I will just deal w/o threaded sms and other small upgrades that the leak offered until ATT officially releases.
There ARE 'fixes' around CB for some of these issues, but I haven't gotten any of them to work. Good luck addicts.
3BUser Jan 26, 2010 at 10:57 am
I tried it on my at&t phone but didn't work. Maybe I am doing it wrong.
Please advice...
3BUser Jan 28, 2010 at 4:44 am
I installed this OS and I noticed a significant increased on my browsing speed. I am not having any problem with this OS. It is stable.
3BUser Jan 28, 2010 at 4:48 am
If anyone is having a difficulty installing this OS let me know. I will give you the steps. It's easy as ABC.
Though when I get the money I am buying the Bold 2. I like the new track pad.
darmar Feb 10, 2010 at 7:07 am
This was my first 5.0 upgrade (till now I was using some of the latest leaked 4.6), and it is more then great !!
- faster user interface and everything seems a bit faster
- new updated browser, fast rendering
- etc.
I'm hoping to see also some battery life improvements in the next few days :)
darmar Feb 10, 2010 at 7:11 am
maybe I'm a bit out-of-date, but, I was having some problems with the update... Desktop Manager didn't recognize this new OS for update. I followed tutorial from crackberry.com and I think I did everything there was written. I deleted vendor.xml BEFORE installation (as tutorial says), and nothing.
then I deleted that vendor.xml AFTER device software installation finished and before I run Desktop Manager again - and there it was - did I read wrong or that tutorial should be updated? the point is to delete vendor.xml in the middle of the process and not as a first step.
darmar Feb 10, 2010 at 7:12 am
just if anybody is looking for this kind of information - I'm succesfully running this upgrade on a locked BB device (VIPnet, Croatia)
NYdude Jun 4, 2010 at 6:33 pm
using bold 9000 on att. got this software update up and running, but visual voice mail available from att was completely wiped. did att and blackberry customer support for 2 days and they had no clue. anyone know what to do?
lagross Oct 3, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I need help I have the new mac book and my blackberry bold 9000 will not upgrade to the 5.0 os. Every time it gets ready to upgrade it says not enough memory but how can that be when I have wiped my phone completely
lagross Oct 3, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I need help I have the new mac book and my blackberry bold 9000 will not upgrade to the 5.0 os. Every time it gets ready to upgrade it says not enough memory but how can that be when I have wiped my phone completely